Taylor Reach Group

MARCH 20, 2018

In this article, we tackle one of the most important indicators; Average Handle Time (AHT). AHT is defined as the total amount of time (on average) that an agent spends on a contact. In a Contact Center environment (voice, chat), AHT includes talk time, hold time and after call work time (ACW).

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CCNG

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Many Contact Centers use metrics of averages to base decisions, i.e.: Average handle time (AHT) Average cost-per-contact (ACC) Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Averages have their place in management decision-making, but they cannot be overly relied upon. What if you have a brand new technology platform?

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Eptica

JULY 4, 2018

Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Author: Anne-Merete Jensen - Senior Business Consultant How to reduce Average Handling Time and improve quality. Published on: July 04, 2018. There are five key areas where Eptica can augment agents with AI-powered solutions to assist with successfully bringing down AHT.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered how call centers manage the overwhelming number of customer calls, especially those tricky situations that require immediate attention? The secret lies in effective escalation management, a crucial aspect often overlooked. This is where escalation management comes into play.

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TASKE Technology

JUNE 12, 2014

Average Handle Time (AHT), for example, can be used to determine whether your team is meeting defined service levels and working efficiently. Often, we look at particular statistics with a single focus, typically related to whether we’re meeting service levels or operating efficiently. See you next month.

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Talkdesk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

This is a guest blog from Pratik Salia, product manager at Knowmax , a Talkdesk® AppConnect ™ partner. A well-organized knowledge base with easy findability and searchability helps agents access the right information at the right time for accurate and timely resolutions. This will help align the team towards common goals.

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WiserOwl Blog

APRIL 20, 2022

Many Contact Centers use metrics of averages to base decisions, i.e.: Average handle time (AHT) Average cost-per-contact (ACC) Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Averages have their place in management decision-making, but they cannot be overly relied upon.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Performance reviews are an opportunity for management to evaluate, assess, and lead their team members cohesively in the right direction. The more touchpoints management and agents have with one another, the more opportunities you’ll have to evaluate and achieve your shared goals. How can management support you in achieving your goals?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2021

This week we feature an article from Tanya Bansal , Marketing Executive at Ameyo. However, it becomes much easier for the organization to stay in sync, aiming for clarity, transparency, and better management of the remote contact center agents. Network & Device Management. Real-time Remote Monitoring.

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JustCall

MAY 14, 2024

Average wait time vs average handling time Average handling time (AHT) is the time it takes an agent to complete a call. It’s calculated by dividing the total time taken on calls by the total number of calls. In other words, the same number of queries are resolved in less time.

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Fonolo

MARCH 29, 2022

Perhaps it’s reducing the volume of customer escalations, or improving certain performance metrics like Average Handle Time or First Call Resolution. Employee training, consistent management, the right call center software – the list goes on, but one thing stands apart from the rest: call center workforce management.

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COPC

OCTOBER 28, 2022

This report has clear messages regarding the importance of maintaining the fundamentals of good management to keep your teams as engaged as possible. Unfortunately, not all knowledge management systems are suitable for contact centres and often aggravate agents. Poorly designed tools cause agents to struggle to find the right article.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

Are you a call center operations manager striving to enhance your team’s productivity and deliver hyper efficiency in your daily operations? In this article, we will explore proven strategies and techniques to help you unlock the full potential of your team and achieve stellar performance. Look no further!

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Playvox

AUGUST 25, 2022

As workforce management professionals, we are faced with the daunting task of figuring out the ideal forecast, matching that forecast with a schedule and then making sure that our “master plan” works in the real world – meaning all the people that we are counting on for their shifts work their shifts as planned. ENJOYING THIS ARTICLE?

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Playvox

APRIL 6, 2023

Maximizing workforce management efficiency through real-time data is an often-overlooked advantage for contact centers. With real-time information, you can make crucial intraday adjustments that improve your efficiency and your customer experience. What Is Real-Time Data Monitoring In Workforce Management?

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Babelforce

JUNE 30, 2022

Busy call centers handle a lot of calls. This isn’t easy, but good call management software helps by enabling more efficient processes. With these in place, you’ll be able to manage a higher volume of calls with the same resources while optimizing your customer experience. In this post: What is call management software?

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Playvox

JANUARY 11, 2024

Managing forecasting, scheduling, and agent productivity in a call center is a lot like searching for the fountain of youth. While we don’t have a roadmap to the proverbial fountain, we can help steer you in the right direction for better call center workforce management (WFM). What is Workforce Management for Call Centers?

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COPC

JUNE 9, 2023

If you’ve been following along, you already know the incredible value that a balanced scorecard brings to performance management. The post Using a Balanced Scorecard for Performance Management appeared first on COPC Inc. For further information or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Playvox

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Related Article: The Human Side of Workforce Management. When we think about digital channels, it’s important to note that digital channels are not all the same and must be handled differently. Related Article: How To Manage Customer Interactions In Any Channel. Average Handle Time.

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Myra Golden Media

APRIL 11, 2023

So, if you’re ready to take your contact center to the next level, read this article! This could include a knowledge base that provides quick access to answers and solutions and a customer relationship management (CRM) system that helps agents keep track of customer interactions and preferences.

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Playvox

AUGUST 18, 2022

During my time as a workforce management (WFM) professional, I have implemented WFM systems into several departments within multiple companies. In some instances, the workforce management departments I was a part of started out with just a handful of people. This is where a workforce management solution comes into play.

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Global Response

MAY 1, 2023

Is workforce management really necessary for call centers? The short answer is yes, but if you’re currently swimming in a sea of workforce management softwares, or looking for ways to make your call center processes more efficient, it might seem overwhelming. But first, what exactly is workforce management (WFM)?

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TechSee

JANUARY 24, 2023

This performance improvement is especially valuable when asking customers to perform complex tasks that extend the time of the call. While visual engagement often improves multiple KPIs within the call center, this article will focus on the relationship between the efficient use of visual assistance and the direct effect on AHT.

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Balto

JUNE 13, 2022

On the flip side, we also need to keep an eye on escalations and manager requests. When customers ask to speak to a manager, they’re usually not happy. So, as we continue our KPI series over the coming weeks, in this article we’re going to focus on manager requests and how to reduce them. CSAT scores can take a hit.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tim Houlne who writes about the importance of integrating technology into your business to provide the optimum customer experience. – Shep Hyken. It’s that time of year again. Time to start planning for your 2019 customer experience initiatives.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

To properly manage your teams and fulfill your customers and business objectives, you must monitor many KPIs. However, with the volume of calls and data generated on a daily basis in contact centers, managers and supervisors frequently feel overwhelmed. The metrics that are appropriate for your organization will serve as your compass.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2021

Learn how a Knowledge Management system can help keep your customers satisfied. Customers demand immediate and accurate resolutions to their problems, and at times, agents succumb to this pressure in the absence of proper and organised information. The need for Knowledge Management.

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Playvox

OCTOBER 19, 2021

According to an article published on TechTarget , 35% of businesses report having difficulty finding contact center agent candidates with the necessary skills. Managers who want to meet customer demands will typically ask their agents to work more hours. ENJOYING THIS ARTICLE? Higher overtime costs. Increased agent burnout.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Julien Rio whos writes about the most common KPIs and how to understand them, select the right ones and how to improve them. – Shep Hyken. In this article, we will review the most common KPIs, how to understand them, how to select the right ones and how to improve them. Average Handling Time.

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 15, 2017

My first manager had a poster on his wall that said, “There isn’t a lot of traffic on the extra mile,” a tenet of Customer Service. Most importantly, these companies empowered the front-line teams to succeed in their jobs as well by removing metrics for job performance based on “average handling time.” It is easy.

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Mindtouch

AUGUST 21, 2019

This puts knowledge management square in the spotlight. Because prioritizing customer experience is one thing, but managing to deliver timely content in the various channels that comprise this customer experience is another challenge altogether. What is knowledge management? Knowledge management vs. knowledge base.

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Callminer

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

However, this can be difficult to do when worrying about average handle time and resolving the call quickly. CJ Silva of the International Customer Management Institute recommended seeking out agents that are empathetic. In a previous article, we highlighted AI that can identify when calls are going off-track.

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Playvox

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A remote work location requires a different mindset from contact center management — and a distinct set of guidelines. Remote work agreements make clear for both agents and managers what the qualifications are for working outside the office and what’s expected of those who do. What Is A Remote Work Policy?

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ViiBE Blog

AUGUST 17, 2021

What is the purpose of customer experience management? Share this article. Share this article. This is why customer experience management, meaning a process of tracking customer expectations and undertaking relevant actions, has become one of the focus points of businesses across different industries. Customer experience.

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Babelforce

MAY 18, 2022

Call center forecasting is a set of practices that aims to determine the contact volume and number of agents needed to handle that contact volume over a set period of time. To increase forecast accuracy, use Excel and Workforce Management software. Average handle times. Call center forecasting fundamentals.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Brian Cantor who gives us a list of ways to achieve success and consistency when communicating with customers on any channel. – Shep Hyken. Alternatively, dissect average handle time for your agents’ phone conversations. It Had Better Be!

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COPC

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In last month’s article , we looked at how coaching customer satisfaction (CSAT) to a number may lead to wasted time and effort, employee dissatisfaction, and difficulty improving CSAT results. That’s what we will talk about in this article. What tangible actions can you take to improve your situation?

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